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Cab Driver Shot & Killed By Robber In Oak Cliff, Search For Suspects Continues

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Police in Dallas say an armed robber shot and killed a cab driver just after 1:00 a.m. Monday.

The incident happened on Polk Street near Kiest Boulevard, in the Oak Cliff area.

According to investigators, the cab driver was robbed and shot near a grocery store. Though injured the man was able to drive a short distance before crashing at an apartment complex.

The taxi driver, whose name has not been released, died at the scene.

Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call Dallas polce at 214-283-4884 or send an email to Detectice Abel Lopez.

Crime Stoppers is also offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest and indictment in the case. Call Crime Stoppers at 214-373-TIPS (8477), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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